Brain, you could come up with a million adjectives, before the word "jealous" would be the correct one.
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Brain, you could come up with a million adjectives, before the word "jealous" would be the correct one.
[QUOTE=Brain666]1ball, don't be jealous. An easy proof can be made generally applicable for all premium related requests, by just asking the one who who claims it (if not obvious) to type in a small report under his ISG name right in the lodge. Just like 'here I am, where are the beers' would be enough.
So don't worry the bonus gets in wrong hands.
regards
Brain666[/QUOTE]
In my case, I don't think anyone would believe it was me if I typed in something innocuous like you suggested, and of course I run the risk of reverting to type, typing in some shite and getting bounced out of the establishment. I'll just stick to a secret password and the carnation in the lapell methods. Oh, and WTF is pool scum?
Petemcc
I have been in Bangkok the second time an joined again Livingston's Lodge.
Usually I am more a reader than a writer, but Giotto brutally foreced me to write a report about Bangkok, otherwise he wouldn't grant me the promotion benefits (Which I got already :-)).
So, what to write?
Livingstone's has more rooms this year, the Ladies are more beautyful since ever and I never ever saw such a clear swimming pool like the one at Livingstone's. With ease you could see the ground and the blue stripe which marks the deepest place. I saw Giotto all three days in the pool. Hasn't he something better to do at all?
I don't know what I will do next year, but if I return to Bangkok, then Livingstone's will be my first choice.
[QUOTE=GoingCuba]...
Livingstone's has more rooms this year, the Ladies are more beautyful since ever and I never ever saw such a clear swimming pool like the one at Livingstone's. With ease you could see the ground and the blue stripe which marks the deepest place. I saw Giotto all three days in the pool. Hasn't he something better to do at all?
...[/QUOTE]GoingCuba,
...something better to do than renovating the swimming pool? No, of course not :) .
BESTARD!!!
Giotto
Just back from one week vacation without reading this forum, and I see tons of abuse spread against the Lodge and its good owner.
Some people like to spread venon to poison our lives and stress good people out. I support Dr G. And the Lodge: we can make objective reviews, teeze them sometimes, but there is no place for personal insult against them.
See the Lodge in 2 days, with a big smile.
Livingstones is great hotel, every department. All staff very nice, very helpful, very good at playing pool, and Nancy best receptionist any where. Food good and breakfast available longer than other hotels.
Internet available, rooms very clean, cleaners very sweet. Never seen cleaners smile so often. And they works very hard.
Customers with bad attitude not popular every hotel. May be some customers just having too big expectation. Livingstone not 5star luxury but important things taken care of very well, customers, bed linen, cleaning.
No hotel perfect and you may not like it but Indo Phile very love it.
[QUOTE=SexWithSmile]...
Some people like to spread venon to poison our lives and stress good people out. I support Dr G. And the Lodge: we can make objective reviews, teeze them sometimes, but there is no place for personal insult against them.
...
[/QUOTE]SexWithSmile,
Wow, I don't know what to say. Thanks.
Giotto
[size=-4]PS: You want something, right :) ???[/size]
Fellow members.
There has been a fair amount of banter and an equal amount of nastiness on this board, and I admit my part in the problem. In about 43 days time I will be visiting Livingstones, by way of invitation, though staying there is outside my personal budget. From there I will spend a further 2 weeks with my wife in Singapore, Hong Kong and China, so I made a conscious decision to save a few dollars on myself to spend on my wife.
Gentlemen, I may be thought of as a pleb, but I have visited many fine establishments all over the world and I do appreciate quality. I have already explained my actions on this board and I can assure you all that in the real life I submit objective reports based upon my observations. There is always a danger when being on a pedestal that one may fall a great distance, and value for money vs quality is a hard equation to balance. Livingstones has a lot of praise, and a very few negative comments, which the owner soon addresses, so I have no doubt that the Lodge does meet the requirements of many people. Going back again, unfortunately my very sarcastic and dry sense of humour upset some people and hence a battle of wits, of sorts developed.
Let me assure you all that I will give a totally objective view of Livingstones when I am there and have exparienced the parts of it that I can. My mind is open, and my one (well good one) fault, my totally honesty, will come out.
Let me give you an example. Last night my wife, two friends and I went out to celebrate our 21 wedding anniversary. We went to a restaurant called the Hanuman in Darwin, a restaurant that has won many awards. for a glorified Indian/Thai restaurant, it is expensive, very expensive. I have eaten in some very good Indian restaurants in my time and consider myself an expert in Indian food. Last night, I really could not fault the Hanuman at all, other than in price, but I realised that the quality was exceptional, not only as far as food was concerned, but also staff. I am about to write a review about it, where I will point out that although expensive, very expensive, there is nothing to compare it to where I live, anywhere I have been in Australia, and probably anywhere in the world.
Although I do not expect Livingstones to be 5 star, I will be objective and publish my findings on as many internet travel and information sites as I can. If it is as good as you all say, you will have no fears. My cousin's partner is also the CEO of booking.com, and if Mr G wants multiple hits and bookings/day, I am quite sure that I can arrange that.
Anyway gentlemen, don't be so quick to judge me. Venom and poison are unfair words to describe my abrasive, pragmatic personality, and hopefully in 45 days time, my posting on Livingstones will let you see that I'm not all bad.
Petemcc
[QUOTE=Petemcc] Going back again, unfortunately my very sarcastic and dry sense of humour upset some people and hence a battle of wits, of sorts developed.....Anyway gentlemen, don't be so quick to judge me. and hopefully in 45 days time, my posting on Livingstones will let you see that I'm not all bad.[/QUOTE]
To be fair... from my conversations with this bastard, he's not a bad chap at all. :) Oh my god i'm losing my mind.... I defended the official irish arse hole....
And I do look forward to hearing his report, should be entertaining to say the least.
Pete,
With due respect, I wouldn't worry about convincing board members you will be fair because most of us already have an opinion on you (good or bad) and will read (or not read) your review in that light.
Certainly those of us that have been to Linvingstones have made up our own mind.
Cheers,
Rambis
[QUOTE=Rambis Youth]Pete,
With due respect, I wouldn't worry about convincing board members you will be fair because most of us already have an opinion on you (good or bad) and will read (or not read) your review in that light.
Certainly those of us that have been to Linvingstones have made up our own mind.
Cheers,
Rambis[/QUOTE]
You mean an opinion of me, not on me.
I think you should perhaps speak for yourself rather than for all the board members, as maybe others' opinions of me may be different from yours. Also, you did not get the fact that my post will not be limited to this site, but many other internet sites , which will get the benefit of my wisdom. In the scheme of things ISG has very few hits everyday compared to other sites, and Livingstones fewer. I admire your loyalty, but look at the bigger picture mate.
[QUOTE=Petemcc]...
My cousin's partner is also the CEO of booking.com, and if Mr G wants multiple hits and bookings/day, I am quite sure that I can arrange that.
...
[/QUOTE]Petemcc,
Oh my god, please not!
[b]I thought I had made myself clear.[/b]
Giotto
[QUOTE=Petemcc]Anyway gentlemen, don't be so quick to judge me. Venom and poison are unfair words to describe my abrasive, pragmatic personality, and hopefully in 45 days time, my posting on Livingstones will let you see that I'm not all bad.
Petemcc[/QUOTE]Pete,
Let us know about it, I shall be genuinely interested.
As you seem a major critics player on many sites, may I give my humble opinion about what makes a good analysis, being by myself a "criticizer" by profession (internal audit):
- Dark humour is double-edged weapon: it can enhance your message, or ruin your intention; if you try to pass an opinion instead of provoking heated and ultimately fruitless debate, then it is counter-productive when not used with due moderation.
- Judge in context of other positive things. Otherwise it becomes moaning and whining.
- The perspective with other establishments, taking into consideration outside factors, and the customer target of that hotel/bar, are most relevant factors.
- As you rightly say, value for money are of utter importance; however, it is elastic: some people will give a higher value to their time or incremental pleasure compared to cheaper places and are ready to pay for it.
- Even in our society of utter professionalism, competitiveness and competence, in many cases I found that goodwill and efforts matter as much, or even more, than results.
Yesterday in the Intercontinental of Manila, I ate the most utterly disgusting room service. If Livingstones had dared to serve me something of that level, I would have a heated discussion with Management. Not for the money but for the principle of letting lazy cooks pretending to work under the cover of flashy menu's and pretentious dish names.
But this never happened at Livingstones, and now I am back here. Happy and ready to share good time and humour with everyone for Christmas.
Best wishes to everyone on this Thread!
[QUOTE=SexWithSmile]Pete,
As you seem a major critics player on many sites,
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Is that so? Do you know me and my various handles?
Thanks for the advice, I shall take it on board.
And merry Christmas.
petemcc
i was just popping in to see my good friend giotto and wish him a merry christmas, and low and behold i see my good buddy sexwithsmile stirring up trouble as usual! man, makes me ache to be back in bkk with you guys... :(
after a miserable experience in south america i have moved back to the usa permanently. i have to start work again soon and may take a quick couple of days down to the dr. wish i had the time to see livingstone's. i'll be back sometime in 2008 when i get some vacation time saved up.
tell may that [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord134][CodeWord134][/url]-jay still wants to put it in her pooper. she'll know what it means.
happy holidays, brothers!
2j